kick up a fuss

kick up a fuss или kick up a row или raise a row также kick up a dust  {v. phr.},  {informal}

Хулиганить; устраивать беспорядок, переполох, поднимать шум.

When the teacher gave the class five more hours of homework, the class kicked up a fuss.

When the teacher left the room, two boys kicked up a row.

Ср.: RAISE CAIN, RAISE THE ROOF.